Oxnard, California Surfing

Southern California is known for its surf, which explains why so many surfing schools have popped up in the area. These schools, particularly those in the Oxnard area, take inexperienced surfers and teach them how to catch the waves. Even self-proclaimed experts can even learn a thing or two at one of these Oxnard surfing schools. After taking lessons, you can relax hit the beaches by our Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor hotel near Oxnard surfing hotspots.

Ventura Surf School

One of the best parts of the Ventura Surf School is their dual focus on teaching surfing basics and water safety. They boast a 100% safety record, and their staff is as dedicated to teaching fundamentals as to how to manage tough waves and currents. The Ventura Surf School is open to kids over eight and is a great place for younger kids to learn how to hang ten.

Paddy Bex Surf School

Instructor Paddy has taught surfers for ten years and has been recognized by a variety of magazines and publications. What sets Paddy Bex Surf School apart from other California surfing schools is her focus on teaching women and girls. In fact, Paddy offers a special class just for women. Classes are small and intimate, which provides the best hands-on instruction. Sign up for a class today and learn from one of the best.

Channel Islands Kayak Center

Okay, so this isn’t surfing, but the Channel Islands Kayak Center offers a different kind of open-water excitement. Ocean kayaking is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports and offers an exciting way to explore the beauty of the Channel Islands.  The Kayak Center will brief you on how to use the kayaks, which are quite safe, and then suggest a route for the best tour of the Channel Islands’ famous rock formations and caves.  

After learning how to hit the waves, you’ll be pleased to know that there are great Oxnard surfing spots just minutes from the Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor hotel. For beginners, Oxnard Shores offers calmer surf and perfect, sandy beaches to relax on when not surfing. The Oxnard Shores is less than two miles from the Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor hotel. Surfers looking for a few more waves should travel to Silver Strand Beach, which is less than three miles from our hotel. Finally, the most famous of all California surfing spots, Hollywood Beach, is only a mile from our hotel.

Book your Oxnard surfing trip today at our Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor hotel and experience the thrill of a surfboard under your feet.